By Keith Thomerson
As a teenager, I tore a quote from an unknown author from a church bulletin that has meant much to me over the years. I am reminded of it every time someone wants to criticize anything.
“The galleries are full of critics. They play no ball. They fight no fights. They make no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are the doers. They make mistakes because they attempt many things.”
The University of Louisville football team lost 23–21 Saturday. Way too many mistakes to beat a good Virginia team — or any football team for that matter
The sun came up this morning and, as I look out my home-office window, it’s another beautiful day. The game is played by 18– to 22-year-olds. They make mistakes as we all have and continue to do. The coaching staff will help them solve those mistakes, they will learn from them and go on to the next game.
The person who takes no risks lacks boldness and makes no mistakes. He or she never tries anything, serving as a brake on the wheel of progress.
And yet it can’t be truly said, they make no mistakes because the biggest mistake they make is the very fact that they try nothing, do nothing, except criticize those who do.
If we are ever to get the National respect that we want and deserve, we have to win games like this!
Keith; That quote is very similar to the “Battle of Life” by Teddy Roosevelt- my HS Coach gave it to us
You nailed it! The Ville never gets respect on a national platform. Being in the ACC will help us obtain that respect finally. We shall overcome the critics, but not after game 3.